blind commitment

[/blaɪnd kəˈmɪtmənt/]
nounpl: blind commitments
compromisso cego
1. A promise or obligation made without full knowledge of the consequences, risks, or details involved
Signing the contract without reading it was a blind commitment that could have serious consequences.
Assinar o contrato sem ler foi um compromisso cego que poderia ter sérias consequências.
2. A dedication or pledge made without questioning or understanding its full implications
His blind commitment to the company prevented him from seeing its unethical practices.
Seu compromisso cego com a empresa o impediu de ver suas práticas antiéticas.
3. In business/finance, an obligation undertaken without complete information or due diligence
The investor made a blind commitment to the startup without proper financial analysis.
O investidor fez um compromisso cego com a startup sem análise financeira adequada.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American business discourse to caution against making hasty decisions. In corporate environments, it emphasizes the importance of due diligence and informed decision-making. The phrase is particularly relevant in financial contexts where blind commitments can lead to significant losses. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, it reflects a cultural value placed on thoughtful deliberation before making important decisions.
NYC Slang
all-in with no intel
Synonyms / Sinônimos
blind pledgeunconditional commitmentblind obligationleap of faith
Antonyms / Antônimos
informed commitmentqualified commitmentconditional commitmentcalculated commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso cego
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
compromisso às cegas
Alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso cego
Common in informal speech
Portugal
compromisso cego
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'compromisso às cegas'

Related Words

blind faithdue diligenceinformed decisionrisk assessmentcommitmentobligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

blind as a bat
leap of faith
sign on the dotted line
carte blanche
blank check
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